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CIA COMPETITION OPERATION HANDBOOK Nr. 12.6, so that it is as short as possible) The brief description should specify the infraction as precise and as short as possible. Here are some tips: Don’t use references without information value like e.g. R13.3 distance penalty but tell what distance was abused and if possible how much. E.g. R11.2.2 + 2x40m landing close to marker or R15.4.2b. + 2x 350m min. dist. goal to launch point Try if possible to say what was done wrong instead of referencing the word only. E.g. 100 R9.17 Takeoff without permission is better then 100 R9.17 Take-off permission Try to be consequent in your wording. Because penalties are entered at different times and sometimes by different people there is a risk of using different wording for the same offence. Nothing looks worse than a score sheet with several competitors having made the same offence but referenced differently. Summary of Rule Specific Guidelines 2.2.2 (Nationality) First instance a warning, thereafter Group B 2.11 RESPONSIBILITY (S1 An3 3) First instance a warning (unless; safety, competition advantage or sportsmanship), thereafter Group B 2.12 CONDUCT (S1 An3 4) First instance a penalty of not less than 200 points, thereafter disqualification from Event. 3.1.3 Vents Without competition advantage 250 points otherwise 500points. 3.5.2 Any damage to a balloon affecting its airworthiness … Generally this rule is seldom abused and when then mostly not deliberate. First instance 50 points (5% GS) if safety is affected otherwise a warning. 3.7 ALTIMETER Almost all countries require that balloons fly with an altimeter as part of the Certificate of Airworthiness. When observers fly in the basket, they must be able to read the indication. Penalty in first instance should be a warning thereafter 250 points seems appropriate. 3.8 COMPETITION NUMBERS On the first flight this rule is often abused because competitors did not find (or had) the time to fit them to the basket, in this case a warning should be given. After the second flight a penalty of 50 points seems to be appropriate. 3.10.1 Retrieve Crew shall not be within 100m radius … This is a difficult rule to give a penalty guide because the circumstances may vary enormously from a harmless offence to deliberate interference, resulting in anything from a warning to a serious penalty. 3.10.2 All vehicles used to aid the retrieval of a balloon … Same as 3.8 3.10.3 Retrieve vehicles shall not be parked within 100m … When reported by an Observer or Official, the competitor should get a penalty in first instance. When the crew obviously disturbs the action around a goal or target, 100 or 200 points can be given. Version 2007 Page 26
CIA COMPETITION OPERATION HANDBOOK 6.5 OBSERVER ON RETRIEVE The treatment of an observer by the crew (and vice versa!) should be correct and respectful. Problems sometimes originate in misunderstandings and different cultures. Not all competitors have fancy cars but still want to compete. Generally a warning should be given in first instance. Speaking with the pilot and or his crew explaining the problem might help here. 6.5.2 It is the duty of the competitor and crew … It is important for the smooth running of an event that the Observer is brought back without delay. Penalty should be a Warning or 50 points when inexcusable delay occurs. Sometimes the refuelling station is on the way back to the competition centre and a competitor looses a lot of time when bringing back the Observer first. In this case try to organise or allow alternative procedures for bringing back the Observer. E.g. by shuttle bus or by retrieve car swap. 6.7 OBSERVER REPORT Generally this rule does not need to be penalized, because it is in the interest of the pilot to sign and check the sheet. However if correction of the scores becomes necessary because of wrong data that is signed by the pilot, one might consider a warning or penalty of 20 points (2%GS), for not stating the competitor’s disagreement at the time of signing the report. 6.8 GPS LOGGERS At this moment it is difficult to establish guidelines for penalties because of lack of experience. However it should be quite clear that GPS-Loggers are a substantial part of HAB competitions and not complying, even unintentional, should be penalized as a substantial break of the rules. 7.5 PZ INFRINGEMENT With the introduction of GPS loggers in 2002 the penalty changed from ‘500 to 1000’ to ‘up to 1000’. The loggers enable the director to determine to amount of infringement and what actually happened. The normal penalty is up to 500 points. The amount should be doubled if there is a complaint from the ‘owner’ of the PZ or if officials witnessed actual disturbance of animals. In 2003 it was accepted to use the following penalty calculation procedure: 1. Determine the percentage of the horizontal distance travelled through the PZ compared to the maximum. This constitutes half the final percentage. 2. Determine the percentage of the average altitude in the PZ compared to the maximum. This constitutes the other half of the final percentage. 3. The final percentage is the average of the figures from 1. and 2. 4. Take the final percentage on 500 points and this constitutes the penalty (round to 10). 5. Double this figure if there is a complaint from the ‘owner’ of the PZ or if officials witnessed actual disturbance of animals Example: 1. 600/1000 x 100 = 60% 'horizontal %' 2. 100- 800/1000 x 100 = 20% 'vertical %' 3. ½ x (60 +20) = 40% 'final%' 4. 40% x 500 = 200 points 5. in case of complaints = 400 points Altitude infringements of Blue PZs are explained under 10.14 AIR LAW. Version 2007 Page 27
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